Healthcare Ethics Exam 2|Que & Answ
A felony is defined as a crime of grave or more serious nature than those designated as
misdemeanors. Under federal law and many state statutes, it is any offense punishable
by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year or death. *** True
A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by imprisonment in jail for less than one year or a
fine. *** True
After observing an illegal activity in the health care setting, which of the following is most
important to do next? *** Follow office protocol and contact the appropriate person or
department
In what instance can the confidentiality of the patient-provider relationship be broken?
*** A parent is charged with child abuse.
Physicians are considered mandated reporters of child abuse according to most state
statutes. *** True
The most common civil claim in medical law is an action known as a tort. Tort liability is
classified as: *** intentional, negligent, or liability without fault.
The standard of proof required to find a defendant guilty in a criminal case is: ***
beyond a reasonable doubt.
Which of the following is considered a civil cause of action? *** Malpractice
Manslaughter is defined as: *** unlawful killing of another without malice.
Conspiracy occurs when two or more persons: *** commit an unlawful or criminal act.
Larceny would occur if you took a lawnmower from your neighbor: *** without
permission, and you had no intent to return it.
These types of abuse have mandatory reporting statutes governed by state law. ***
Child Abuse
Which of the following statements is true regarding reporting child abuse and penalties
for failure to report abuse? *** All states have reporting laws.
Elder abuse is divided into ______ classifications. *** Four
What crime is committed when a physician does not practice in good faith, uses a form
of treatment not generally accepted in medical science, or practices under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, causing death to a patient? *** Manslaughter
, What is an intentional action or lack of action causing the merciful death of someone
suffering from a terminal illness? *** Euthanasia
One of the classifications of elder abuse is ____________________ abuse. Examples
of this type of abuse are elderly patients with lapsed and unfilled prescriptions,
unbrushed and unwashed hair, general unkempt appearance, and not eating well. ***
unintentional
Insurance abuse includes ____________________ services that have been provided.
*** charging excessively for
If you suspect Medicaid fraud has occurred in the hospital where you work, where can
you report the illegal activity? *** Medicaidfraudhotline.com
A ___________ penalty will be imposed on someone who knowingly receives a bribe
for referring a patient in order to be paid by Medicare or Medicaid. *** criminal
Not all states require medical professionals to report ______________. *** treating an
adult rape victim
When an individual working in a medical office breaks a law, the individual's
____________________ makes the difference as to whether the behavior is labeled
criminal or civil. *** intent
The importance of intentional torts for patients and plaintiffs lies in the ability of the
victims to receive _______ for their injuries. *** damages
A tort is a private wrong or injury, other than a breach of contract, for which the court will
provide a remedy. Which of the following is classified as an intentional tort against a
person? *** Battery
The patient-provider relationship is the keystone of medical practice but is not
necessarily contractual in nature. *** False
Parties enter into a contractual relationship by mutual assent. *** True
Third-party collection agencies that pursue past due health care debt are governed by
the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act (FDCPA). *** True
A minor has the capacity to sue in court and is dependent on the parent to file lawsuits
before the age of majority. *** False
A contract can be written or oral. *** True
Written instructions about a person's future medical care is called _________. ***
advanced directive
A felony is defined as a crime of grave or more serious nature than those designated as
misdemeanors. Under federal law and many state statutes, it is any offense punishable
by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year or death. *** True
A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by imprisonment in jail for less than one year or a
fine. *** True
After observing an illegal activity in the health care setting, which of the following is most
important to do next? *** Follow office protocol and contact the appropriate person or
department
In what instance can the confidentiality of the patient-provider relationship be broken?
*** A parent is charged with child abuse.
Physicians are considered mandated reporters of child abuse according to most state
statutes. *** True
The most common civil claim in medical law is an action known as a tort. Tort liability is
classified as: *** intentional, negligent, or liability without fault.
The standard of proof required to find a defendant guilty in a criminal case is: ***
beyond a reasonable doubt.
Which of the following is considered a civil cause of action? *** Malpractice
Manslaughter is defined as: *** unlawful killing of another without malice.
Conspiracy occurs when two or more persons: *** commit an unlawful or criminal act.
Larceny would occur if you took a lawnmower from your neighbor: *** without
permission, and you had no intent to return it.
These types of abuse have mandatory reporting statutes governed by state law. ***
Child Abuse
Which of the following statements is true regarding reporting child abuse and penalties
for failure to report abuse? *** All states have reporting laws.
Elder abuse is divided into ______ classifications. *** Four
What crime is committed when a physician does not practice in good faith, uses a form
of treatment not generally accepted in medical science, or practices under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, causing death to a patient? *** Manslaughter
, What is an intentional action or lack of action causing the merciful death of someone
suffering from a terminal illness? *** Euthanasia
One of the classifications of elder abuse is ____________________ abuse. Examples
of this type of abuse are elderly patients with lapsed and unfilled prescriptions,
unbrushed and unwashed hair, general unkempt appearance, and not eating well. ***
unintentional
Insurance abuse includes ____________________ services that have been provided.
*** charging excessively for
If you suspect Medicaid fraud has occurred in the hospital where you work, where can
you report the illegal activity? *** Medicaidfraudhotline.com
A ___________ penalty will be imposed on someone who knowingly receives a bribe
for referring a patient in order to be paid by Medicare or Medicaid. *** criminal
Not all states require medical professionals to report ______________. *** treating an
adult rape victim
When an individual working in a medical office breaks a law, the individual's
____________________ makes the difference as to whether the behavior is labeled
criminal or civil. *** intent
The importance of intentional torts for patients and plaintiffs lies in the ability of the
victims to receive _______ for their injuries. *** damages
A tort is a private wrong or injury, other than a breach of contract, for which the court will
provide a remedy. Which of the following is classified as an intentional tort against a
person? *** Battery
The patient-provider relationship is the keystone of medical practice but is not
necessarily contractual in nature. *** False
Parties enter into a contractual relationship by mutual assent. *** True
Third-party collection agencies that pursue past due health care debt are governed by
the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act (FDCPA). *** True
A minor has the capacity to sue in court and is dependent on the parent to file lawsuits
before the age of majority. *** False
A contract can be written or oral. *** True
Written instructions about a person's future medical care is called _________. ***
advanced directive
